{"id":216319,"date":"2026-04-20T10:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=216319"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:39:48","slug":"rashid-khan-rejects-citizenship-offers-from-india-and-australia-to-stay-loyal-to-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/rashid-khan-rejects-citizenship-offers-from-india-and-australia-to-stay-loyal-to-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Rashid Khan rejects citizenship offers from India and Australia to stay loyal to Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a sensational revelation in his new book, Afghan spin wizard Rashid Khan has disclosed that he turned down offers of citizenship from both India and Australia. Despite the lure of representing world-class teams, Rashid chose to remain faithful to his roots, stating he would never play for any nation other than his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unwavering loyalty to the homeland<br>According to the cricketer, a top official from the Indian cricket board approached him during the 2023 IPL season with a citizenship proposal. While the opportunity was significant, Rashid\u2019s commitment to Afghanistan remained unshakable as he politely declined the chance to switch allegiances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision highlights Rashid&#8217;s immense love for his country and his role as a national icon. By prioritizing patriotism over personal gain or professional stability in other nations, he has sent a powerful message to the global sporting community about the value of national identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rashid Khan declined citizenship and playing offers from India and Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal was reportedly made by a BCCI official during IPL 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He shared these details in his newly released book<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cricketer affirmed his lifelong commitment to the Afghanistan national team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a sensational revelation in his new book, Afghan spin wizard Rashid Khan has disclosed that he turned down offers of citizenship from both India and Australia. Despite the lure of representing world-class teams, Rashid chose to remain faithful to his roots, stating he would never play for any nation other than his own. 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